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Originally Posted by EternalArianne
Does anyone know if the starter from a newer Kohler engine would work? I like the idea of having the solenoid and starter being separated instead of bolted together.
I would think that if the bolt pattern matches up to the engine and the Bendix has the correct teeth count, it should work? Then I can just wire up the solenoid and bolt it to the frame elsewhere.
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Honestly, I think you should either try to properly repair your existing starter/solenoid unit or replace the entire unit. If this were mine, I'd try repairing but if I find this too challenging, I'd simply replace it given that a new starter/solenoid can be had for less than $100 if I'm correct.
To jerry-rig a starter with a separate solenoid would likely be more trouble than it is worth. After all, to reuse the solenoid that you already have separated from starter would be mute.....this solenoid that you have looks to be a plunger type and needs to be mated with the starter in order to work properly.